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SNAP and P-EBT data & updates, Vets Benefits 101; US Senate Members discuss "SNAP Boost" 7 PM tonight

Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:41pm -- FoodSNAP

We’ve got a number of updates, data from DTA, and info on tuning in tonight to watch speeches on the US Senate floor on the need to boost SNAP.  And reminder, the next SNAP Coalition zoom meeting is Tuesday, July 7th at 10AM. 

 

DTA updates: P-EBT and applying for SNAP by phone

 

P-EBT card data by MA city and town; DTA now taking SNAP applications by phone!

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 1:56pm -- FoodSNAP

Thanks to all who joined the SNAP Coalition call this AM.  And special thanks for the state updates from Brittany Mangini of DTA and the national updates from Ellen Vollinger of FRAC.  We have some important information to share both P-EBT cards and a new SNAP phone application process!  

P-EBT card PIN-ing data: 

ASAP Action Alerts!

Tue, 06/23/2020 - 1:06pm -- FoodSNAP
 
A few time sensitive action alerts to follow up to this morning's SNAP Coalition meeting. Additional updates on the DTA front to come soon!
 
Action alert for TODAY from the Lift Our Kids campaign
 

Food Insecurity Data; $41M in Grants Now Available; Updates on P-EBT & Online EBT Purchasing; Upcoming Webinars and Events

Tue, 06/16/2020 - 4:31pm -- FoodSNAP

First, THANK YOU ALL for adding your organizations to the national sign-on letter to the US Senate and White House, prioritizing SNAP and food security programs in the next COVID-19 federal package.  Stay tuned for a FRAC update on the release of the final letter and social media opportunities to amplify. 

Food Insecurity rising in MA and Baker Admin release of $41M funding for Food Security Infrastructure and HIP expansion:

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